Lewiston Travel Information
Lewiston (pop. 31,000) enjoys a unique distinction: it is Idaho’s only
seaport. Ships travel 400 miles up the Columbia River and then the
Snake to the junction here with the Clearwater, upstream of which the
Snake becomes unnavigable. Along with a central position in the
American Northwest, this has made Lewiston into an important shipping
hub, with a large population of blue-collar workers to support this
industry. But Lewiston’s mild climate has also made it a hub for
travelers as well. The original capitol of Idaho Territory,
Lewiston has a great deal of history. Lewis and Clarke camped here on
their epic voyage of discovery, lending their names to Lewiston and
the adjacent Clarkston, across the river in Washington. Located in a
pleasant lowland valley at just 736 feet above sea level, there’s easy
access from Lewiston to both the valleys to the west and scenic Idaho
attractions such as Hell’s Canyon to the south. Lewiston is located
in northwestern Idaho, on the border with Washington. For more
information about Lewiston, please select an area of interest from the
buttons on the left.
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